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37.69°N -77.61°W
Wyndham, Virginia
Henrico Co.
What this means for you.
Always check the State of Virginia's Know Your Zone Map for the latest evacuation zone information.
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- 02Pre-pick a destinationFriend, family, hotel, or pet-friendly Red Cross shelter inland. Avoid deciding last-minute.
- 03Build a 3-day go-kitWater, meds, documents, chargers, cash. Keep it by your bedroom door.
- 04Verify on the official mapBoundaries can change between seasons. The state map is always the final word.
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About Wyndham.
Wyndham, Virginia, while not directly located on the coast, is still susceptible to the effects of hurricanes, especially from the substantial rainfall such storms usually bring. The location is approximately 108 miles from Virginia's Atlantic coastline, which can induce a delayed but significant impact from hurricanes. While the topography of Wyndham, sitting at an average elevation of 217 feet, isn't particularly prone to storm surges, heavy and prolonged rainfall can potentially trigger flash floods, especially near bodies of water such as the Chickahominy River.
In terms of historical hurricane impacts, over the past 30 years, notable events include Hurricane Fran in 1996, Isabel in 2003, and Tropical Storm Gaston in 2004, all of which significantly affected a larger portion of Virginia, including Wyndham. Gaston, in particular, led to substantial rainfall and subsequent flooding in the Richmond Metropolitan Area. It's also worthy to note that Hurricanes Matthew in 2016 and Florence in 2018, though their main brunt was experienced in other states, brought significant rainfall to Virginia, consequently escalating flood risks. Therefore, when significant storms are predicted for the Atlantic coastline, residents in Wyndham should pay close attention to advice from local weather stations and emergency planning officials.
Wyndham, Virginia, while not directly located on the coast, is still susceptible to the effects of hurricanes, especially from the substantial rainfall such storms usually bring. The location is approximately 108 miles from Virginia's Atlantic coastline, which can induce a delayed but significant impact from hurricanes. While the topography of Wyndham, sitting at an average elevation of 217 feet, isn't particularly prone to storm surges, heavy and prolonged rainfall can potentially trigger flash floods, especially near bodies of water such as the Chickahominy River. In terms of historical hurricane impacts, over the past 30 years, notable events include Hurricane Fran in 1996, Isabel in 2003, and Tropical Storm Gaston in 2004, all of which significantly affected a larger portion of Virginia, including Wyndham. Gaston, in particular, led to substantial rainfall and subsequent flooding in the Richmond Metropolitan Area. It's also worthy to note that Hurricanes Matthew in 2016 and Florence in 2018, though their main brunt was experienced in other states, brought significant rainfall to Virginia, consequently escalating flood risks. Therefore, when significant storms are predicted for the Atlantic coastline, residents in Wyndham should pay close attention to advice from local weather stations and emergency planning officials.
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